p:ear youth featured in OPB story on homeless students

One of p:ear's transition students was featured in a recent Oregon Public Broadcasting story on homeless students and the challenges they face in pursuing an education. Despite all the obstacles, Kyle still finds inspiration to go school:

“Teachers have affected my life more than anyone throughout my entire life. Specifically my English teachers because it’s always been my best class. They’ve been the biggest supports that I’ve had. I’ve had English teachers take me to their house for the holidays. I’ve had English teachers over the summer invite me over.”

Teachers and mentors DO make a difference. Support p:ear's education and transition programs with a gift this holiday through theWillamette Week Give!Guide.

Christmas card from p:ear youth

Giving Tree at CSG Pro

The p:ear ornaments are up at our neighbors, CSG Pro!

Thank you, Sterling Savings!

Thank you, Sterling Savings for supporting the Giving Tree this year!

Another Grey Christmas Five

If having the thought of having a holly jolly Christmas makes you want to go postal, then check out Another Grey Christmas Five from the Willamette Week. No Burl Ives, no silver bells, just awesome bands singing some sweet Christmas songs. Proceeds benefit p:ear so get out that Christmas sweater and rock on!

Download here.

Thank you, 2011 Giving Tree partners!

We would like to acknowledge and thank our 2011 community partners who are supporting p:ear youth and programs with in-kind gifts this year!

• Portland Center Stage (at left is their beautiful tree)
• NWEA
• Bridgeport United Church of Christ
• CSG Pro
• Sterling Savings
• Laika
• Albina Community Bank
• Twenty Four 7

Preserve p:ear raises over $1,200

A big thank you to Sarah Dougher's PSU Capstone class who raised over $1,200 in cranberry sauce sales for Preserve p:ear!